Cambridge well-rewarded on AP All-Ohio D-IV squad

COLUMBUS -- Five members of Cambridge High's playoff team and the quarterback from rival Meadowbrook top local selections on the AP Division IV All-Ohio Football Team for 2016.

Cambridge's quartet of second team all-Ohioans includes senior linebacker Garth Charlton, senior running back William Lowe, senior placekicker Alex Leeper and junior offensive lineman Garrett Dostall. Sophomore receiver Trent Valentine was named to the all-state third team.

The four Bobcats are joined by Meadowbrook High senior quarterback Konnor Roberts, a repeat all-Ohio selection.

Charlton, a 6-1, 251-pound senior, was charted with 79 tackles (45) solos with five tackles for loss, one interception and one fumble recovery. Also key to the Bobcats' running game after switching from fullback to the offensive line, he was also a first team all-Eastern District and all-ECOL Scarlet Division selection.

Lowe, a 5-10, 170-pound senior, rushed for 1,031 yards on 136 carries with 14 touchdowns while splitting time at tailback.He also had 31 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss, as a defensive end. He also received first team all-Eastern District and all-ECOL Scarlet Division accolades.

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Leeper, a 5-9, 160-pound senior, enjoyed a big year as the team's kicker, hitting eight field goals and converting 34-of-37 extra-points. He also had a 31.2-yard punting average, scored two TDs and had three interceptions in one game. He was first team all-Eastern District in both football and soccer.

Dostall, a 6-2, 250-pound junior, was a mainstay on the Bobcats' offensive line which rushed for more than 2,000 yards. He gained first team all-Eastern District and honorable mention all-ECOL Scarlet Division honors.

Valentine, a 5-8, 140-pound sophomore, led the Bobcats with 52 pass receptions for 757 yards and five touchdowns. He was first team all-Eastern District and second team all-ECOL Scarlet Division.

"Having that many guys recognized shows that what we accomplished was truly a team effort," he said. "It wasn't just one guy standing out...it was a collective thing and it's great to have them honored at the state level."

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Roberts, a 6-0, 175-pound senior, completed 123-of-222 passes for 1,970 yards and 20 TDs (both school records) and he rushed for 260 yards and five scores. A third team all-Ohio selection last year, he was first team all-Eastern District and all-ECOL Gray Division this fall, named the Offensive Player of the Year in the league.

Local players who received all-state special mention included senior receiver Parker Black, sophomore linebacker Brady Blattner and junior defensive back Winston Harper of Meadowbrook; senior defensive back Rusty Hayhurst of Cambridge and senior defensive lineman Collin Mathers of John Glenn.